Dog-friendly Hotels Cheshire

A superb luxury, detached cottage, overlooking a fishing lake, shared outdoor heated swimming pool, games room and tennis courts, two reception rooms, pet-friendly. Chester 10 miles.

Blackhill Gate Cottage is set in an unrivalled rural location offering superb panoramic countryside views across the stunning scenery of the Peak District National Park. Crossing the Derbyshire and Cheshire boundary on the outskirts of the pretty Peak District village of Kettleshulme, this holiday cottage is located next to a field which at times is home to nursery lambs, and offers fine walking direct from the door through the valley of Todd Brook, Bowstones, Taxal Edge and into the Goyt Valley. Kettleshulme itself is home to a 15th century country pub which offers a warm welcome and freshly cooked meals. The town of Whaley Bridge with its mix of shops, bars and restaurants plus train station with direct service to both Manchester and Buxton is a 5 minute drive. The National Trust Lyme Park with its glorious house and gardens can be reached on foot or by car and the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and the popular market town of Bakewell, 45 minute’s drive. A variety of Peak District villages are all easily reachable within half an hour’s drive including Edale, Tideswell and Castleton, and great days out for the family within an hour’s drive include the local Chestnut Centre Wildlife Park, Carsington Water, Matlock Bath with is cable car and the UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Newly renovated in 2022, The Drift House is a spacious, luxury barn conversion that can be found in a wonderful rural setting between the pretty villages of Tilston and bustling Malpas in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Public transport routes put it within easy reach of historic Chester with it’s internationally acclaimed Zoo.
On the ground floor, the sociable kitchen and dining area boasts a range cooker and breakfast bar just perfect for cooking up a storm whilst catching up with friends and family. The generous sized living room has a wood burner to compliment the underfloor heating, and both rooms have bi-folding doors opening out onto the beautifully manicured and secure garden, meaning those with small children and four legged friends can truly relax. Upstairs, each of the bedrooms are beautifully fitted out and outside the wood-fired hot tub has been perfectly placed on a private sheltered patio to really make the most of the spectacular far reaching countryside views.
For those who can bring themselves to leave the property, nearby are the beautiful Bickerton and Peckforton Hills, which provide access to the Sandstone Trail as seen on ITV’s Britain’s Best Walks. Attractions nearby include the respective castles of Peckforton, Beeston and Cholmondley which can all be reached in 10–15 minutes, as can the world’s largest ice cream parlour at The Ice Cream Farm Tattenhall. Drift House is well located for events at Bolesworth Castle including Car Fest North and the International Horse Show. For anyone looking to explore the area on bike, the Sandstone Ridge provides quiet lanes over rolling hills with great café and lunch spots to break up your route, and off road trails are found at Delamere, and Llandegla Mountain Biking centre for the more adventurous riders. Secure bike storage is available at the property, although bikes can also be hired at local trail centres. Children will enjoy The Crocky Trail, Delamere Forest and Wild Shore Delamere which can all be reached in around 30 minutes, and for those seeking pampering or golf, a 10-minute drive will take you to a luxury country estate with spa and leisure facilities, together with two championship golf courses.
The centre of Manchester can be reached in around an hour, Liverpool in around 45 minutes or the historic city walls of Chester in around half an hour. There’s motor racing at Oulton Park, 30 minutes, the stunning Welsh Mountains or the Wirral Peninsula in around 60 minutes. You really are spoilt for choice!

This wonderfully cosy cottage can be found just a short walk from the very centre of the vibrant Cheshire town of Nantwich. Perfect for couples, friends, and small families alike. Once inside the living space is a sociable open plan design, with a wood burning stove pride of place on a beautiful slate hearth for cosy winter evenings. The modern industrial style kitchen has been impressively finished with wooden block work surfaces, and outside you’ll find a cute, enclosed patio area perfect for a morning coffee or evening glass of wine.
Standing of the banks of the River Weaver and Shropshire Union Canal, Nantwich is a medieval market town with a cool modern edge. Whilst meandering around the atmospheric pedestrianised centre you’ll see historic timbered buildings housing lots of little independent shops, pubs and cafés that accommodate most tastes. The traditional indoor market hall is open three times a week, and in the summer the town centre really comes alive with floral displays throughout the streets and the town square festooned with bunting. Quite uniquely there’s a heated outdoor Brine Pool (May-Sep) and the town also plays host to many events throughout the year, including the legendary Jazz, Blues and Music Festival at Easter and the world-famous International Cheese Awards in July. For some local tastes Nantwich is also home to Sungburys Award Winning Ice Cream Farm and Chatwins Bakery which was established in the town over one hundred years ago.
Outside of Nantwich nearby Audlem (15 minutes) offers a range of shops that attract many visitors, or you can cross the border into Shropshire and visit Whitchurch and the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. A little further afield is the county town Shrewsbury, or magnificent cities of both Chester and Manchester which can be reached in around an hour’s drive or by train from Nantwich station which is just 0.5 miles away. For those who like to explore the great outdoors you can pick up the Sandstone Trail in nearby Tarporley, visit the castles of Beeston and Cholmondeley or head to Delamere Forest all of which can be reached in around 30 minutes. With the North Wales coastline also just an hour away you really are spoilt for choice.